In addition to aerodynamic design, the body structure is also an important factor affecting the stability of the vehicle at high speeds. The body structure includes aspects such as body material, stiffness, weight distribution, etc.
1.Body material.
The choice of body material has a great impact on the stability of the vehicle. Some lightweight materials such as aluminum alloy and carbon fiber composites, although they can reduce the weight of the body and improve fuel economy, may also lead to insufficient body stiffness and instability at high speeds.
2.Stiffness.
The stiffness of a body refers to the ability of a body to resist deformation. If the body stiffness is insufficient, the vehicle is susceptible to deformation due to air flow at high speeds, which affects driving stability. Therefore, automotive designers often improve the stiffness of the body by strengthening the body structure and using high-strength materials.
3.Weight distribution.
The weight distribution also has a great impact on the stability of the vehicle. If the weight of the vehicle is not evenly distributed, such as uneven load on the front and rear axles or uneven load on the left and right sides, it can lead to instability of the vehicle at high speeds. As a result, automotive designers often improve the stability of their vehicles by optimizing weight distribution.